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The Rundown – Improvements coming to 1st & Kansas rail crossing

Published on April 15, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received an update on improvements coming to the East First and Kansas rail crossing this summer.

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City seeks volunteers for advisory boards

Published on April 09, 2026

The City of Newton is accepting applications to serve on three volunteer advisory boards with open positions: Planning/Historic Preservation Commission, Newton Housing Authority, and Substance Abuse Board.

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The Rundown – City extends KemperSports’ management of golf course

Published on March 25, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission extended the City’s contract with KemperSports to manage Sand Creek Station Golf Course through at least 2032.

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Newton woman dies in house fire

Published on March 15, 2026

A 74-year-old Newton woman died in a house fire late Sunday morning in the 500 block of West Fourth Street.

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Boyd Avenue to close for sewer project

Published on March 12, 2026

A section of North Boyd Avenue will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 17 during construction of a sanitary sewer extension for Emberhope’s Hope Estates project.

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The Rundown – City takes next step for bike path extension

Published on March 11, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission took the next step for extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path, approving an agreement with BNSF Railway for preliminary engineering, as the path will cross through BNSF's right-of-way.

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The Rundown – APAC plant coming to Logistics Park to supply GAF

Published on February 25, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved the sale of about 20 acres in the Kansas Logistics Park to APAC-Kansas for a rock and asphalt material production facility. The plant will be a direct supplier for GAF’s shingle manufacturing facility that is under construction.

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One killed in Harvey County grain bin accident

Published on February 21, 2026

One person died Saturday afternoon in a grain bin accident in the 2000 block of South Spencer.

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Join virtual open house to help plan Newton’s future

Published on February 18, 2026

Community members are invited to explore priorities for Newton's future housing, transportation, recreation, and economic growth. Participants can also give feedback on preliminary site design ideas, including the redevelopment of 320 N. Main.

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The Rundown – Commission delays final fireworks decision

Published on February 11, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission tabled an ordinance setting this year’s fireworks sales and discharge dates, delaying the decision for at least two more weeks.

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News and Announcements

Weekly Update Newsletter

The Rundown – Improvements coming to 1st & Kansas rail crossing

City seeks volunteers for advisory boards

The Rundown – City extends KemperSports’ management of golf course

Newton woman dies in house fire

Boyd Avenue to close for sewer project

The Rundown – City takes next step for bike path extension

The Rundown – APAC plant coming to Logistics Park to supply GAF

One killed in Harvey County grain bin accident

Join virtual open house to help plan Newton’s future

The Rundown – Commission delays final fireworks decision

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